Marcus Edward Jones (born August 15, 1973, in Jacksonville, North Carolina) is a American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and a former National Football League defensive end. He is a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights.

He sometimes makes appearances on the Bubba the Love Sponge Show on Howard 101 of the Sirius Satellite Radio Network.

Football career

Marcus Jones played college football for the University of North Carolina. He was drafted into the National Football League by the Bucs in the 1st round of the 1996 NFL Draft. Jones played his entire 7-year professional football career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Mixed martial arts career

He trains at Gracie Tampa with instructor Rob Kahn.

Jones made his professional MMA debut on October 26, 2007, in World Fighting Championships 5 with a victory over Will Mora. In his next fight, Jones took on Eduardo Boza. Jones defeated Boza via technical knockout midway through round one.

Jones took his first loss to Daniel Perez. Jones won two fights in a row after the loss before being selected to be on the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter.

Marcus Jones will be a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter which began filming on June 1, 2009 and is set to air on September 16, 2009.[1] Marcus will be fighting on Team Rampage.

When the 10th season of The Ultimate Fighter debuts Wednesday night on Spike, most of the eyes will be on Kimbo Slice, the street fighter turned YouTube star who is trying to make it into the UFC. But Kimbo is far from the most accomplished athlete on the upcoming season.

That distinction belongs to Marcus Jones, a former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end who was a first-round draft pick in 1996 and finished eighth in the NFL in sacks in 2000. Jones talked to FanHouse last week about why he made the transition from football to MMA, and why he thinks fighting in the Octagon is tougher than playing in the NFL.

Michael David Smith: What's more physically demanding, playing in the NFL or fighting in the Octagon?Marcus Jones: Fighting in the Octagon is more demanding on your body. The pain that you go through over a short period of time, all the training that you have to do for just 15 minutes of fighting, to me, that's just incredibly difficult.

When did you decide you wanted to try MMA?The biggest factor for me was the Tim Sylvia-Randy Couture fight (in March of 2007). I was 33 at the time and I saw that Couture just started fighting at 33 and was still great into his 40s. I didn't want to be that person who just spends his life standing on the sidelines, wondering, "What if?" so I started taking jiu jitsu classes at Gracie Tampa, and five months after that I had my first fight.

Do you have any regrets about how your athletic career has turned out, playing football through your 20s and now trying MMA? Do you wish you had tried MMA sooner?I'm happy that I played football as long as I did. Any time you do a sport you enjoy, it's never a job, it's never work.But I do wish I had started MMA at an earlier age. I ask myself, If I would have started jiu jitsu in my 20s, can you imagine what kind of fighter I'd be today? I'm a much better fighter now than I was during my first fight. In my first fight, I barely knew how to throw a jab. Now I feel comfortable fighting anybody.

Are you satisfied with your NFL career? You had one very good year with 13 sacks in 2000, but overall do you wish you had accomplished more?I wish it would have turned out differently in the NFL, but you have to be comfortable with who you are. I knew early on that I wasn't the caliber of player of, say, a Simeon Rice. I also had a lot of injuries and that slowed me down. I loved college, and I loved playing in the NFL, but there came a point in my career where I knew it was time to move on. To move on to MMA is great because I've always watched it, I've always been a big fan of the sport. When I learn something new, it's exhilerating.

You're the most accomplished football player of this year's Ultimate Fighter cast, but there are other former football players as well. Did you talk to them about your experiences?We talked a little bit about it. Some of the differences, some of the likes and dislikes. All the guys who were in the Ultimate Fighter house who played in the NFL truly love MMA. It's not like we're just toying with it.

Which sport do you like better, MMA or football?Well, I loved playing college football, the camaraderie I had with my teammates there. I didn't feel as much of that in the NFL, but now I feel that with some of the guys I train with at Gracie Tampa, and with other MMA fighters. One of the things I like most about MMA is the camaraderie I've developed with other fighters.

Did you develop that camaraderie with other guys in the Ultimate Fighter house?It was kind of hard to. There were some guys on the show that I really liked, but you have to understand, this is a competition. There's only one Ultimate Fighter. At any moment you might have to fight someone you're training with. You might have to fight someone you bonded with. I don't want to become really good friends with someone and then have to get in the cage with him and beat him down.

Kimbo Slice is obviously the most famous guy on this season, but he's also one of the least-accomplished professional athletes on the show: He hasn't accomplished nearly as much in MMA as someone like Roy Nelson, or nearly as much in other sports as someone like you. Did anyone resent the fact that he's more famous even though he hasn't really done much as a professional athlete?I never felt that because, realistically speaking, I was just elated to be on the show. I wasn't there to get attention, I was just there to fight. I think other guys felt that way, too. And at the end of the day, we were all there trying to become the Ultimtae Fighter. No matter what you had done before, that's what we were there for.

Tell me an NFL player who you think would be good at MMA.I think Simeon Rice would be a really good MMA fighter. Not only is he a good athlete, he's a nimble athlete. He can move, he has the kind of flexibility you need for jiu jitsu, he has the power. I think he'd be a good MMA fighter.

Have you kept in touch with Simeon? Do you know if he has any interest? No, I don't think so. I think he'd be good but as far as I know he's not planning to do it.

On the flip side, do you think there are fighters in the UFC who could play in the NFL?There's a lot of guys who fight who are good enough athletes. It's all the direction you go in with your life. A lot of guys in high school focus on football and go toward the NFL, or others might focus on wrestling or martial arts and go toward the UFC.

You mentioned that you started at 33, the same age as Randy Couture. But he's a freak of nature -- most athletes can't keep going into their mid- or late-40s. How much longer do you think you can fight? I would like to fight as long as my body holds up and as long as I'm winning more than I'm losing. Right now I'm in the best shape of my life, I'm probably one of the strongest fighters because I was a strong NFL player and I've maintained my strength. I don't have a background in fighting like a lot of these other guys have, so every day in MMA I'm learning something new. I don't have a background in fighting or anything, so that's why I'm constantly improving.

Did you ever take martial arts or anything as a kid? No. No background at all. The first time I threw a punch was the first time I took a striking class at Gracie Tampa. The first time I sparred with another guy he tore my face up because I didn't even know how to punch.

Kimbo got his start in street fights. Have you ever been in a street fight?No, I was always the kid who tried to do the right thing. My dad always told me to carry myself right and not get into trouble. I tried to stay out of trouble as much as I possibly could.

What were Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans like as coaches?It was just great to be around two guys who are both very accomplished in MMA. That's where I'm trying to get to. I'm just starting out in this sport, and I hope I can get to where they are.

Mary Travers passed away today. After successful recovery from leukemia through a bone marrow/stem cell transplant, Mary succumbed to the side effects of one of thechemotherapy treatments.

We all loved her deeply and will miss her beyond words.

Biography

Mary Travers Peter, Paul and Mary

Mary Travers was an iconic folk singer, a dedicated activist, a writer and a poet, a mother, and, along with Peter Yarrow and Noel (Paul) Stookey, a member of perhaps the most influential folk music trio in American history.

Peter, Paul & Mary became famous for their ability to convey powerful personal and political messages through a repertoire of songs that became, for millions of Americans, an introduction to political awareness and activism in the movements born in the 60’s; movements for freedom, justice and social equity. For many, Peter, Paul & Mary became the soundtrack of their participation in an ongoing commitment to a progressive American vision of social equity, justice and freedom.

Mary Travers was born in November 1936, in Louisville, KY, but spent the majority of her childhood and teen years in New York City’s Greenwich Village, a crucible of creativity and progressive thought. She was an early member of the Village folk scene of the 50s, singing weekly at the Sunday afternoon folk music gatherings in Washington Square Park where the great folk artists of the day would congregate. Mary recorded with a gifted group of teenagers, dubbed “The Song Swappers,” who released two memorable albums, and appeared twice at Carnegie Hall with Pete Seeger. Among Mary's other musical influences were Paul Robeson, Josh White, Jo Mapes, Bob Gibson and Ronnie Gilbert of the Weavers. While still in her teens, Mary sang in a Broadway review starring Mort Saul, a highly successful comedian and political satirist.

The folk group, Peter, Paul & Mary, began with Mary and “the boys”, as she called them, in Noel Paul’s East Village apartment singing “Mary Had A Little Lamb” which launched what was to become an almost 50 year career arc.

With her stature, long, flowing blonde hair and signature bangs, and her arresting and passionate vocal delivery, Mary Travers became an irresistible force in Peter, Paul and Mary’s performances. These performances helped bring the folk scene to the broad American public, ushering in the Folk Renaissance of the 1960s.

The trio first performed in Greenwich Village’s “The Bitter End” coffee house, but soon grew from a village phenomenon to become the dominant force on radio's music programming as the subject matter of songs changed from relatively benign pop lyrics to messages of content and conscience that stirred the nation as it came to embrace the Civil Rights Movement and, later, the Anti-War Movement of the late sixties and early seventies.

Along with Noel Paul Stookey and Peter Yarrow, Mary, beyond the music that she recorded and sang, became a spokesperson for the movements that were to change the direction of America for decades to come. Championing the rights of the disenfranchised and the legitimacy of those who advocated for greater fairness at home, Mary, along with her partners in the trio, advocated for dedication to principle, rather than simple dominance, in America’s policies abroad.

Peter, Paul & Mary’s self-titled debut album, released in 1962, rose rapidly to the top of the “charts,” and remained in the Top Ten for ten months, and the Top 20 for two years. Their first hit single, “Lemon Tree” was swiftly followed by "If I Had a Hammer" which became an anthem of the Civil Rights movement” and was performed by the trio at the 1963 March on Washington where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his legendary “I Have a Dream” speech.

Peter, Paul And Mary touched the lives and hearts of tens of millions of people with their songs -- a message they lived in their personal and public lives as much as they sang it in concerts and memorialized it on records. With the exception of one multi-year break in their touring, the trio traveled throughout America, Europe, Asia and Australia, spreading the message they inherited, and carried forward, from Pete Seeger, The Weavers, Woody Guthrie and innumerable, nameless, creators of the folk legacy.

They sang together over a span of almost 50 years during their career. They won five Grammy's, produced 13 Top 40 hits, of which 6 ascended into the Top 10 - as well as eight gold and five platinum albums, including songs such as "Blowing' In The Wind," "If I Had A Hammer," "Leaving On A Jet Plane," "Where Have All The Flowers Gone," "500 Miles" and, of course, "Puff, The Magic Dragon."

At the end of almost a decade of intense togetherness, the trio gave themselves seven years in which to pursue individual interests. Mary found her own interests and pursuits to be wide ranging. Along with recording solo albums, "Mary" (1971), "Morning Glory" (1972), "All My Choices" (1973), and "Circles" (1974), Travers performed with symphonies, hosted a syndicatedradio show, lectured at colleges on “Society and its Effect on Music,” and wrote newspaper editorials and commentary. She also produced, wrote, and starred in the BBC series "Rhymes & Reasons," which dealt with societal mores and changes in recent times.

In this period, Mary continued her activism on behalf of human rights. Her commitments included an active role in the Washington based Center for the Development of International Policy, a non-profit that sends fact-finding missions to countries where American Foreign Policy has a particularly meaningful impact. Travers participated in missions to El Salvador and Nicaragua. In 1983, through the UAHC (Union for American Hebrew Congregations) she visited the Soviet Union to learn first-hand about the challenges facing Russian Jews. While there, she gave intimate concerts in the homes of “Refusnik” Jews’, those Jews denied application for release and emigration from the Soviet Union.

During the '80s, after their rejuvenating years of personal re-definition, Mary and her longtime performing partners became deeply involved in efforts to raise the consciousness of Americans about US support of a repressive regime in El Salvador, as well as the refusal of the American government to grant sanctuary status to those targeted by El Salvadorian government sponsored "death squads". The trio also became highly vocal in opposing America’s funding of a mercenary army in Nicaragua that was committed to destabilizing and crushing a legitimately, albeit Socialist, elected government.

Later years brought about many advocacies shared by the trio. They joined and performed at national marches for women's choice in the nation's capital, demonstrated in support of the Anti-Apartheid Movement committing an act of civil disobedience that led to the trio's arrest in front of the South African Embassy, including Mary, Mary's mother and daughter. They mounted a campaign to alert New Yorkers to the reality of homelessness as more a phenomenon involving women and children in dire straights than the conventional view of the homeless as irresponsible drunks and vagrants. And, they reprised their support of Cesar Chavez in the 1960s, making an appearance to support the migrant strawberry workers in California.

Many other efforts thread their way through the lives and performances of the trio, and continued virtually until their last concert performed in New Brunswick N.J on May 20, 2009. It was here where Mary received numerous standing ovations that recognized her life and work, her courage and her determination in facing the lingering effects of chemotherapy--a treatment that allowed her to conquer Leukemia through a bone marrow/stem cell transplant. At this final performance, Mary and her two friends of almost 50 years were by her side, supporting and protecting Mary with great love, pride and compassion, sang the iconic songs that always ended their concerts, "Blowing In The Wind" and "If I Had A Hammer" followed by their encore, "This Land is Your Land". This was a testament to their relentless optimism about, and love for, America, and the pursuit of freedom, equality and justice it represents.

“We’ve learned that it will take more than one generation to bring about change," Mary once said. “The fight for civil rights has developed into a broader concern for human rights, and that encompasses a great many people and countries. Those of us who live in a democracy have a responsibility to be the voice for those whose voices are stilled."

Mary is survived by her beloved husband Ethan Robbins, her daughters Alicia and Erika, her sister Ann Gordon, Ph.D, and her granddaughters Wylie and Virginia.

Statement by Peter Yarrow

"In her final months, Mary handled her declining health in the bravest, most generous way imaginable. She never complained. She avoided expressing her emotional and physical distress, trying not to burden those of us who loved her, especially her wonderfully caring and attentive husband, Ethan. Mary hid whatever pain or fear she might have felt from everyone, clearly so as not to be a burden. Her love for me and Noel Paul, and for Ethan, poured out with great dignity and without restraint. It was, as Mary always was, honest and completely authentic. That's the way she sang, too; honestly and with complete authenticity. I believe that, in the most profound of ways, Mary was incapable of lying, as a person, and as an artist. That took great courage, and Mary was always equal to the task.

Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of my relationship with Mary Travers over the last, almost, 50 years, is how open and honest we were with each other, and I include Noel Paul Stookey in this equation. Such honesty comes with a price, but when you get past the hurt and shock of realizing that you're faulted and frequently wrong, you also realize that you are really loved and respected for who you are, and you become a better person. The trio's growth, our creativity, our ability to emerge over the years completely accepting of one another, warts and all, was a miracle. This gift existed, I believe, because of the music itself, which elicited from each of us the best of who we were. When we performed together, we gave our best to each other and to the audiences who came to hear us.

I have no idea what it will be like to have no Mary in my world, in my life, or on stage to sing with. But I do know there will always be a hole in my heart, a place where she will always exist that will never be filled by any other person. However painful her passing is, I am forever grateful for Mary and her place in my life.”

- Peter Yarrow

“Mary Travers fought cancer and its consequent illnesses with an inspiring strength and determination, maintaining a positive outlook and uncomplaining spirit throughout. Mary’s life and legacy remain a great American treasure. She was a passionate singer of songs, songs that have enlightened us and moved us to action as citizens of America and the world. She never failed to champion those most in need, those most deprived of their rights as citizens and human beings, and those targeted by racism and discrimination; the powerless, the infirm, the poor. Mary never shrank before a threat to her person if it got in the way of pursuing her deeply held convictions, and she was as loyal on behalf of her friends as she was to her principles. Mary helped awaken mainstream America to the humanizing message of folk music. She reached millions of people in the struggle to guarantee social justice for all and has left a profound and lasting impact on all of us. Each of us, many in profoundly personal ways, will deeply miss her and the gifts she has given us--as an artist, as a triumphant role model, and as a dear, beloved friend. Well done, Mary Travers. We shall miss you beyond telling.”

-Peter, Paul & Mary’s family and friends and loving associates

In lieu of sending flowers, for those who would like to contribute to a particular charity in memory of Mary, that information will be posted tomorrow after the family has an opportunity to make a decision.

Beauty : Introduction

Beauty is a characteristic of a person, place, object, or idea that provides a perceptual experience of pleasure, meaning, or satisfaction. Beauty is studied as part of aesthetics, sociology, social psychology, and culture. As a cultural creation, beauty has been extremely commercialized. An "ideal beauty" is an entity which is admired, or possesses features widely attributed to beauty in a particular culture.

Bollywood (Hindi: बॉलीवूड) is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the Indian film industry.Bollywood is the largest film producer in India and one of the largest centers of film production in the world. The name is a portmanteau of Bombay (the former name for Mumbai) and Hollywood, the center of the American film industry.

TOP 15 Beautiful Indian Girls/ Womens

Deepika Padukone, daughter of celebrated badminton player Prakash Padukone, is one of the most preferred models in India. Born in Mumbai and brought up in Bangalore, this

trained Bharatanatyam dancer has always been attracted to the glamour world. Deepika started modelling as a child, doing TV and print campaigns for several brands but discontinued later to concentrate on studies. She was a state-level badminton player while in school. This svelte beauty has appeared in commercials like Liril, Close-up, Limca etc and has taken the glamour world by storm with her angelic visage, unguarded manner, naturally athletic body and disarming dimpled smile. She featured in Kingfisher Calender 2006, won the Society Young Achievers’ Award 2004 and Model of the Year Award 2005 at the Lakme India Fashion Week. The stunning 5′ 9″ girl made her showbiz debut with Himesh Reshammiya’s music album ‘Aap Ka Suroor’.

Sweet and dainty Amrita Rao, from a Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin family was always fascinated by acting. Her first modeling assignment was for Fairever fairness cream and within a couple of months, she became a model for many top brand companies and did nearly 35 ad films. Cadbury’s Perk and Bru coffee ads offered her a platform to step into the film industry. The pretty lass debuted in the film ‘Ab Ke Baras’ (2002), but shot into public notice with ‘Ishq Vishk Pyaar Vyaar’. ‘Mein Hoon Na’, ‘Deewar’ and ‘Masti’ are her other films. With her typical girl-next-door image, this graduate in Psychology stands on a different course, she feels that if not in films there are other fields to excel in.

Dia Mirza alias Diya Mirza, Miss Femina India-Asia Pacific 2000 from Hyderabad, made her debut with the film ‘Rehana Hai Tere Dil Mein’ (2001). Born to a German father and a Bengali mother, this light-eyed beauty is very talented and hardworking. While working as a marketing executive, at the age of 16, Dia had done an advertising campaign in Femina, and it helped her to participate in the Miss India competition and win the crown. Ever since Dia stepped into Bollywood, success has eluded her and most of the roles she got were character roles. This versatile personality with her beautiful smile and attractive eyes has yet to prove herself in the tinsel world.

4. Gayatri Joshi

Model, Actress

Born : 20th March, 1977

Renowned model turned actress Gayatri Joshi, was one among the last five finalists in the Femina Miss India beauty pageant 1999. This graduate in Commerce started modelling while in college. Some of the modeling assignments of this sweet faced lass, who had featured in music videos of Jagjit Singh’s ‘Sagar Ki Kashti’ and Hansraj Hans ‘Jhanjaria’ includes Hyundai ad with Shahrukh Khan, LG, Godrej Coloursoft, Sunsilk Fruitamin, Philips etc. This down to earth, gorgeous beauty made her debut onto Bollywood with ‘Swades’ (2004). She was chosen as the best female debut 2005 by Zee Cine, Bollywood and Star Screen. Gayatri got married to Vikas Oberoi, a well-known entrepreneur on 27 August 2005.

Born : 16th July, 1984 Katrina Kaif, the model with a captivating look and voluptuous figure was born to a Kashmiri father and English mother. Brought up in London, she shifted to Mumbai to take acting as a full-fledged career. This stunning beauty debuted in the Hindi film ‘Boom’. Her gorgeous face and hourglass figure, have given her chances in numerous advertisements and music videos. Highly professional, Katrina is known in the industry as the beauty with brains.

Aishwarya Rai, the stunning beauty from Mangalore (Karnataka) in India, shot into fame when she was crowned the Miss World 1994. Her film career began in a Tamil Film ‘Iruvar’ in1997, but it was her stint in the Hindi film ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ that gave her a real break. This green-blue-eyed model turned film star achieved fame internationally by appearing in famous shows such as Oprah Winfrey and David Letterman as well as a number of Hollywood films. She is the first Indian actress to be a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival and the first Indian female to be immortalized in wax at the world famous Madame Tussaud’s wax museum in London. This gorgeous, highly photogenic star, has a perfect figure and beautiful eyes. It is her grace and confidence that have taken her to the top as a model, actress and a superstar in India and other Asian countries.

7. Rimii Sen

ActressBorn : 21st September, 1981The Kolkata babe, Rimii Sen or Rimi Sen shifted to Mumbai to achieve her dream of becoming an actress. She plunged into showbiz with her Coke commercial with Aamir Khan. She became one of the most popular face in the small screen featuring in ads like Taj Mahal Tea, Parachute Enrich, Ariel, Videocon AC, Dettol etc. The gorgeous Bengali beauty got a break in Bollywood with her debut film ‘Hungama’ (2003). The success of ‘Dhoom’ (2004) paved a new path for this dusky girl and made her popular. Rimii is a brilliant Odissi dancer who has won a national scholarship for it. She dropped her last name ‘Sen’ as there was too many Sen’s in the industry.

Sushmita Sen, the first Indian to win the Miss Universe 1994 was born in Hyderabad. She stepped into the film industry from the world of fashion. The charming, gorgeous Sush with a fascinating smile has beautiful eyes and a tall, perfect figure. Though very talented, till now she didn’t get an opportunity to prove herself as a successful actress. This brilliant, down to earth personality has much more than a beautiful face. Sushmita enjoys writing prose and poetry and likes instrumental music. She is very fond of children and has adopted a baby girl whom she has named Renee. She won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress award in the year 2000. Sushmita was positioned at number 6 in the 2004 Filmfare top ten actress list.

Madhuri, the pretty, charming actress cum graceful dancer in Hindi films is famous for her million dollar smile. Although she started her career as a model, she didn’t succeed in the field. She was introduced in the film ‘Abodh’ (1986), but it was ‘Tezaab’ (1988) that gave her a big break. With her acting skill and superb performance in various films Madhuri was renamed as female Amitabh Bachchan. The awards to her credit includes 5 Filmfare awards, 3 Screen Videocon Awards and Zee Lux Cine Award. She got married to Doctor Sri Ram Nene on October 17, 1999. The svelte dazzling beauty with prominent features became the heartthrob of millions with her hard work and professionalism.

The Bengali damsel Rani Mukherjee with her gifted acting talent is one among the most successful actresses in Bollywood. Though she was introduced through the movie ‘Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat’ (1996), Rani was noted in ‘Ghulam’, and her film ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ shot her onto overnight stardom. A cousin to Kajol and daughter of director Ram Mukherjee, Rani had made a name for herself in the industry through sheer hard work. She’s got something different and acting comes naturally to her as she proved herself in the classic ‘Black’. Rani’s simple looks, charm, innocent smile, twinkling eyes and natural beauty has won her a place in the hearts of the moviegoers. In a short span of time, she has worked with all the top actors and top class directors and production companies.

The south Indian actress Shriya Saran intruded into the hearts of millions of youth with her luring eyes and glamorous looks. She was born in Haridwar and brought up in Delhi. This talented Kathak dancer cum model did some music albums and ads which paved her way into film industry. Charming Shriya known for her beautiful smile debuted with the Telugu film ‘Ishtam’ (2001) and has paired with all the top heroes. She became equally popular in Tamil films and her first Bollywood film was ‘Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum’ (2004). This pretty girl who never dreamt of being in tinsel town, has created a niche for herself within a short span of time.

Simran Naval, the Punjabi girl professionally known as Simran, debuted in the Hindi film ‘Tere Mere Sapne’. Before coming into the field, she was compering the popular show ‘Superhit Muqabala’. The svelte beauty later moved to the Tamil film industry and established herself as an actress of repute. Her willingness to act opposite anybody and expose, and the no-nonsense attitude to work had made her South India’s superb heroine. With some powerful roles, Simran proved that she is not just a glamour doll, but an actress with tremendous talent. The stunning beauty with sharp features, impish smile, and pleasing personality has swayed the hearts of lakhs of people.

13. Sadha

Actress

Born : 17th February

Sadha alias Sadaf Mohammed Syed debuted in the Telugu film ‘Jayam’ (2002) while she was doing her engineering at SNDT College, Mumbai. This trained Kathak dancer was introduced to Tamil films with the remake of ‘Jayam’. Sada received best newcomer Filmfare award 2002. She, a Pune based Bohra Muslim won the hearts of Telugu and Tamil audiences with her charming looks and glorious smile. The super success of the Tamil film ‘Anniyan’ (2005) has boosted up her career straight to the top.

Model, Actress Koena Mitra the dusky svelte beauty hailing from Calcutta was the winner of Gladrags Mega Model 2002 and a semi-finalist of Miss Intercontinental. Intending to become an actress, this sultry model featured in a few music videos and commercials like Clinic all clear, Maruti Alto etc. Koena is a trained Indian and Western dancer. Hot and sexy, this Bengali bombshell forayed into Bollywood with a scorching item number in Ram Gopal Varma’s ‘Road’ (2002) and debuted as a heroine in the film ‘Musafir’ (2004).

Model turned actress, Richa Pallod, made her entry into the tinsel world with a minute role in the film ‘Pardes’ (1997). She started modeling at the age of 16, has featured for several ads films and appeared in Falguni Pathak’s music videos ‘Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi’ and ‘Piya Se Mil Ke Aaye Nain’. The cute actress debuted with the Telugu flick ‘Nuvve Kavali’ (2000) which won rare reviews and bagged her Filmfare best actress award. Later she did several films in Tamil, Kannada and Hindi but failed to establish a career as a heroine and settled to character roles.